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Nuclear experts in Iran on day of oil embargo vote
(Reuters)
 Reuters - U.N. nuclear inspectors arrived in Iran on Sunday, hoping to shed light on suspected military aspects of Tehran's atomic work, on the day its lawmakers look set to ban oil exports to Europe in revenge for new EU sanctions.
Sun, 29 Jan 2012 01:12:17 GMT
| Syrian forces kill 33 in attack on rebel town: residents
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Reuters - Syrian government forces have killed at least 33 people in a rebel town near the Lebanese border in the last few days in an attack to dislodge army defectors and insurgents, activists and residents of a nearby town said Sunday.
Sun, 29 Jan 2012 07:20:40 GMT
| Three dead, over 100 hurt, in Bangladesh violence
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Reuters - Three people were killed and more than 100 injured on Sunday in clashes between Bangladeshi police and activists of the opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) trying to stage anti-government protests in defiance of a ban, witnesses said.
Sun, 29 Jan 2012 08:02:40 GMT
| Egyptians vote in Upper House elections on Sunday
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Reuters - Egyptians vote Sunday in the first stage of elections for the upper house of parliament, with Islamists seeking to repeat the success they enjoyed in elections for the lower house.
Sat, 28 Jan 2012 23:24:57 GMT
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Djokovic looks to defend title vs. Nadal (AP)
If anyone knows how Novak Djokovic feels after sweating and scrapping for almost five hours in the Australian Open semifinals, it's his next opponent - Rafael Nadal. A day after Nadal beat Roger Federer in four compelling sets, Djokovic dug deep to overcome Andy Murray 6-3, 3-6, 6-7 (4), 6-1, 7-5 on Friday night after 4 hours, 50 minutes.
Sat, 28 Jan 2012 08:28:43 PST
| Iowa St. ends No. 5 Kansas' streak at 10 (AP)
Royce White has been so bad from the free throw line lately that his struggles have literally turned into nightmares. A few hours after waking up from a dream in which he couldn't hit anything from the line, White sank the two biggest freebies of his career to give Iowa State a landmark win for coach Fred Hoiberg.
Sat, 28 Jan 2012 14:48:48 PST
| Woods grabs share of lead in Abu Dhabi (AP)
Tiger Woods put himself in position to win his second straight tournament Saturday, and this one would leave little doubt about which direction his game is going. He finally won two months ago against an 18-man field in California. On Saturday, against the strongest field golf has seen in at least three months, Woods shot a 6-under 66 for a share of the lead with Robert Rock going into the final...
Sat, 28 Jan 2012 12:07:30 PST
| Bears hire Chiefs' Emery as GM (AP)
The Chicago Bears have hired Kansas City Chiefs director of college scouting Phil Emery as their new general manager. Emery was an area scout for the Bears from 1998-2004 and replaces Jerry Angelo, who was fired after an injury-riddled 8-8 season. Emery and New England Patriots director of pro personnel Jason Licht were finalists and both interviewed twice.
Sat, 28 Jan 2012 12:52:05 PST
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Greece, creditors on verge of clinching debt deal
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Reuters - Greece and its private creditors said on Saturday they were piecing together the final elements of a debt swap and expected to have a deal ready next week, essential for sealing a new bailout and avoiding an uncontrolled default.
Sat, 28 Jan 2012 20:00:26 GMT
| Goldman executives get access to restricted stock
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Reuters - Top Goldman Sachs Group Inc executives received previously restricted stock awards that are now worth $47.7 million, according to regulatory filings, though the executives are still limited in selling most of their Goldman stock.
Sat, 28 Jan 2012 17:41:06 GMT
| RBS chairman waives $2.2 million bonus after Hester row
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Reuters - Royal Bank of Scotland's Chairman Philip Hampton will not pick up a 1.4 million pound ($2.2 million) stock bonus, the bailed-out bank said, following public anger and political squabbling over a 1 million pound bonus for its chief executive.
Sat, 28 Jan 2012 16:12:13 GMT
| Quest for the golden cross
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Reuters - January has turned out strong for equities with just two trading days to go. If you're afraid to miss the ride, there's still time to jump in. You just might want to wear a neck brace.
Sat, 28 Jan 2012 12:25:35 GMT
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